Introduction to Metal Jewelry

Introduction to Metal Jewelry

Adult Multi-Week | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

Beginner

1/8/2018-2/26/2018

6:30 PM-9:00 PM EDT on Mon

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$180.00

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Learn how to transform metals into beautiful works of wearable art. We’ll cover techniques such as sawing, drilling, texturing, working with wire, filing, sanding and polishing. We’ll also go over riveting, soldering with a torch and basic stone setting. You’ll use these skills to make one finished piece of jewelry.

  • Some materials provided; the instructor will discuss other necessary supplies and how to purchase them.
Benton, Ginny

Ginny Benton received formal training from Savannah College of Art and Design, B.F.A for metals and jewelry in 2011 and New Approach School for Jewelers. She created rings that were published in the 2012 "SCAD Lookbook", a yearly publication of best student work. Her rings were featured at the Young Designs Exposition in Taipei, Taiwan. Ginny undertook 4 years of professional jeweler's apprenticeship, 3 years spent under Jeweler Jay Sharpe. Ginny began teaching jewelry classes October 2012. Currently, Ginny is creating work through her brand "gb Jewelry" through which she makes jewelry on commission, for galleries , and stores.